The dozing, half-awake state often seen in newborns is called _____.
A) REM sleep
B) paradoxical sleep
C) transitional sleep
D) postnatal sleep

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Transitional sleep is the dozing, half-awake state often seen in newborns as they transition from sleep to wakefulness. REM sleep and paradoxical sleep are terms used interchangeably to describe the stage of sleep associated with vivid dreaming and rapid eye movements. Postnatal sleep is not a commonly used term and does not specifically refer to the dozing state of newborns.

The Dozing, Half-Awake State Often Seen in Newborns Is Called